Inglewood Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Inglewood, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 44
- Median Sale Price: $925,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,241,727
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $537
- Average Days on Market: 92
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Inglewood moved 15.6% up (from $800,000 to $925,000). The number of homes sold was 15.4% down compared to the prior month (52 vs. 44). Average days on market shifted 14.0% down (107 days to 92 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 11.2% up (from $832,000 to $925,000). Sales volume is 22.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Inglewood's May market shows a tale of two trends: prices are climbing while buyer activity is cooling. The median sale price jumped 15.6% month-over-month to $925,000, a meaningful surge that reflects continued appreciation in this transitional area. However, sales volume declined from 52 to 44 homes, suggesting buyers are becoming more selective or cautious despite year-over-year growth of 22.2%—which likely reflects improved data collection rather than a true market surge. The 98.6% sale-to-list price ratio indicates sellers still have negotiating power, though the dynamic is shifting.
What's particularly telling is the compression in days on market, dropping from 107 to just 92 days. This improvement hints that while fewer homes are selling overall, the ones that do are moving faster, suggesting properties are better priced or better positioned. With 252 active listings at $882,500 median asking and 78 average days on market, there's genuine inventory for buyers to consider. The property mix tilted heavily toward single-family homes in May, which typically command Inglewood's premium pricing.
For now, it's a seller's market that's gradually normalizing. Price appreciation remains strong, but expect the market to consolidate as inventory builds and buyer enthusiasm moderates.
Inglewood Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90302 | 15 | $1,150,000 | $587 | 73 |
| 90303 | 10 | $995,000 | $483 | 103 |
| 90305 | 9 | $890,000 | $509 | 72 |
| 90301 | 8 | $1,010,000 | $515 | 94 |
| 90304 | 2 | $695,000 | $632 | 163 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 20 | $912,500 | $578 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 11 | $1,010,000 | $365 |
| OTHER | 6 | $3,525,000 | $661 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $385,000 | $469 |
| CONDO | 2 | $465,000 | $434 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $450,000 | $492 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 4 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
| $750K+ | 34 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 252 active listings in Inglewood with a median asking price of $882,500 and an average of 78 days on market.
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